Previously we talked about social needs, communication needs, and stimming needs as accommodations for autistic adults. This time, we will talk more about special interest needs and sensory needs.

We talk a lot about how autistic adults need accommodations, but it can be hard to figure out what your specific needs are. In part 1 of this 2 part blog, I'll give you some ways to figure out what your particular needs are according to your social needs, communication needs, and stim needs.

Deciding whether or not to pursue an “official” autism diagnosis can be tricky enough, but what happens once you decide to go through with it? Find out more information on why to get an evaluation, how to find an evaluator, and what to expect.

The workplace can be tough for autistic and ADHD adults, especially because many of our needs aren’t met in a traditional work environment. Fortunately, there are many strategies an employer can keep in mind to help employees.

Relationships are hard. ADHD can be hard. Being in a relationship where one person has ADHD and the other doesn’t can be an extra level of hard. It can be fairly easy to find information about successful relationships in general, but what about when one partner has ADHD? What do you need to know?

Relationships can be hard, but they can be even harder when one of you is autistic and the other isn't. Here are my top three tips on supporting you autistic partner to build a stronger relationship.

Many adults come in looking for therapy, but not exactly sure what to look for, or why. And going to Google can be even more confusing. Most of the suggestions that come up are for kids, and almost none of the suggestions are affirming. So, what exactly should you be looking for when searching for a therapist?

This time of year can be hard on everyone, but even more so for neurodivergent folks. Our schedules are off, there’s more stimulation, lots of expectations, and more. We feel a sense of relief that the holidays are finally over and we get to return to normal, but sometimes it takes a while to overcome the anxiety and stress. So how can we recover from the holidays?

There’s a lot of talk nowadays about the importance of affirming care, specifically in the medical and mental health fields. But what exactly is this, and how do you know if you’re getting it?

You recently got a copy of your child’s evaluation, and it turns out they’re ADHD or autistic, and the report sounds like it is talking about you. Or maybe you’ve seen all the memes about things neurodivergent (ND) folks do, and realize you relate a lot to all of them. Or, you’ve noticed that the majority of people you get along with well are ND. There’s many places your journey could have started, but it’s led to this point- you’re questioning whether or not you are ND and are thinking about seeking an “official” diagnosis.

Sometimes it can feel hard keeping up with terminology, especially in areas we are continually learning about. You may worry about saying the wrong thing or using the wrong words or even feel uncomfortable asking what certain terms mean. While this certainly isn’t an all-inclusive dictionary, and some of this information may (and likely will) change over time, I wanted to give you a good starting place for talking about neurodivergence.